Reporting domestic extremist incidents
You should report all incidents of domestic extremist activity to the police.
If at work, this can be done via your security manager. If this is not possible then report it directly to your local police.
If you are at home you should report any domestic extremist incident directly to your local police.
In all cases, you should tell the police that you believe that the incident is related to a domestic extremist campaign. If you believe that you know which campaign it is – for example, an animal rights extremist campaign – you should also tell the police.
This information will ensure that the incident is recorded and investigated as a domestic extremist incident. It will also help to build up a comprehensive picture of domestic extremist incidents in the UK.
Emergency reporting
Call 999
In an emergency you should phone '999' and say that you want the police.
You should only use this number if you need the police to attend as quickly as possible.
You should tell the police what is happening and that you believe that it is related to a domestic extremist campaign.
Non-emergency reporting
There are a number of ways to report non-emergency incidents. You can:
Phone or go to your local police station
You can find the telephone number and address for your local police station in the front section of the Phone Book under 'In an emergency' or in the Yellow Pages under 'Police', or on the internet at www.police.uk.
Call 101, the single non-emergency number.
101 is a new 24-hour number provided by your police and local council to deal with community safety issues, including non-emergency crime, policing and anti-social behaviour.
101 will be available across England and Wales from 2008 but was launched in five areas during the Summer of 2006.
Do not Use 'Reporting Non-Emergency Crime Online' on the UK Police Portal
Online reporting is not suitable for reporting domestic extremist incidents. This is due to the restricted nature of incidents that can be reported online, and the need to thoroughly investigate the incident.
Reporting domestic extremist crime anonymously
You can pass on information about domestic extremist crime, including animal rights extremism, without revealing your identity to Crimestoppers.
You will not have to sign a statement or appear in court.
Crimestoppers is independent of the police and operates throughout the UK to help solve and reduce crime.
Go to the Crimestoppers website to find out more on reporting information about crime.
Whether you report the incident by phone, in person or online, you should state that you believe it is related to a domestic extremist campaign. If you believe that you know which campaign it is, you should also tell the police.
We would ask you to report incidents that are not a crime, but are related to a domestic extremist campaign. This is because they may be a pre-curser to further incidents and it helps the police monitor tactics and develop the best response.
For example, if you receive a number of non malicious letters or e-mails related to a domestic extremist campaign, call your local police on the non-emergency number. State the nature of the incident, that you believe it to be related to a domestic extremist campaign, and request that it is recorded and brought to the attention of officers responsible for domestic extremism.
E-Mail particularly can arrive in large numbers over a number of days. We request that you report them on a daily basis. If this is not possible then report them as often as you can.
Remember, if the incident is criminal, report it immediately so that a proper investigation can be carried out. This will include the correct handling and submission of forensic exhibits.
